Jostens Gallery: This exhibit features work by several artists, all of whom cut materials such as paper, fabric, and aluminum to create their art.

Christmas Town November 15 – January 22

Memory Lane: Hundreds of porcelain pieces recently donated by the Drye family make up a large display for Christmas Town! There are moving parts and lights, and even a model train making its way through the village.

Portraits of David Iacovazzi‐Pau January 3 – January 29

Peg Harvill Gallery :Born in Luxembourg, David Iacovazzi‐Pau settled in Louisville, Kentucky where he explores portraiture through paintings and works on paper.

Kimbrough Gallery: A selection of the juried works from the 35th Biennial Exhibition makes its way across Tennessee as a traveling exhibit. The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is the last stop, making this your last chance to see this gathering of watercolor work.

Slave and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation January 12 – February 27

Orgain and Bruner Galleries: Wessyngton Plantation, Located in Robertson County, Tennessee, was comprised of 13,000 acres with an enslaved labor force of 274 African Americans in 1860. The exhibit, funded in part by a grant from Humanities Tennessee, tells the story of one of the largest tobacco plantations in the country and highlights the diversity and complexity of the slaves' experience.

Utility & Beauty: The Glass of Emmanuel Studio January 12 – March 5

Crouch Gallery: This exhibit showcases projects from the Emmanuel Stained Glass Studio, Inc. in Nashville Tennessee, one of most highly respected studios in the United States for both restoration and new commissions.

“Her Honeybunch Sweetie Pie is Gone” December 6 – March 12

Kimbrough Gallery: This multimedia exhibit is a visualization of the poem by Stellasue Lee, depicting the tale of a cat’s reaction to her owner’s absence. Stellasue Lee received her Ph.D. from Honolulu University. Now Editor Emeritus at RATTLE, a literary journal, she previously served on the editorial board at Curbstone Press. She lives in East Nashville, TN with her husband artist Eric L Hansen and their two cats, Caylie and Tennyson.

Children’s Art Room Renamed the Family Art Studio: In addition to the basic art supplies (crayons, paper, scissors and the ever-popular toilet paper tubes) there are also materials for specific projects and activities. Visit the Family Art Studio in January for some train-themed craft ideas or to explore your own art designs! The Family Art Studio has a new exhibit case featuring objects from the museum’s collection, as well as some of Ms. Sue’s collectibles. Look for train-related objects this month!

Keep an eye out for more craft themes, related exhibits, and art programs in the months to come! All activities are free with your museum membership. Non-members pay regular admission fees. For more information contact Ms. Sue at sue@customshousemuseum.org or 931.648.5780.

Reading by Carr Johnson Saturday, January 21, 2:00 p.m. Program is free with paid museum admission. In conjunction with the exhibition Slaves and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation. The records found in the exhibit Slaves and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation were researched by a descendent of the slaves, John F. Baker, Jr. of Springfield, TN. His years of research culminated in the book “The Washingtons of Wessyngton Planation”. Throughout the book, Mr. Baker mentions Horace Carr, a slave preacher and the great, great, great grandfather of Carr Johnson, a Clarksville resident. Mr. Johnson will be at Customs House to read from a book of his own family’s history in Tennessee, “Pioneer Colored Christian”. On February 5th at 2:00 p.m., Mr. Johnson will do a second reading as well as introduce the featured speaker of the day, John F. Baker, Jr. who will be giving a power point presentation and book signing.

Wax Resist Watercolor Painting Saturday, January 21, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Enjoy the Tennessee Watercolor Traveling Exhibition and stop by the Family Art Studio to try your hand at water color painting! In this exciting activity, we’ll be using crayons to learn about the wax resist technique, which uses wax crayons to create textures and block paint from certain areas of the paper when painting. This activity is appropriate for ages 2 and up. Free with paid admission or museum membership.

8th Annual Champagne & Chocolate Fundraiser Thursday, January 26, 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. This elegant and highly popular event features wines and champagne, along with delectable hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious desserts. Live music will set the mood for active bidding in the evening’s silent auction. A new addition to this year’s event (and just in time for selecting that unique Valentine’s Day gift) is a companion sale of select antique and estate jewelry. Mr. Elliott Herzlich of Elliott’s Jewelers and his associate will be on hand to speak with guests about the approximately two dozen, fully authenticated pieces of exquisite jewelry offered in this one-time opportunity. Proceeds from the event, silent auction and jewelry sale go towards supporting the Museum’s programs.

Saying the Unsayable: Writers Workshop with Stellasue Lee,Ph.D. Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door: $30 for general public; $25 for Museum Members Journal writing is the key to a door of the subconscious. It is how one discovers what they are thinking/feeling. This kind of writing is about reaching into the mid-section and exposing what lies within. It is one of the oldest methods of self-exploration and expression. Join Pulitzer Prize nominated author Stellasue Lee for this engaging workshop. In conjunction with the exhibit Her Honeybunch Sweetie Pie is Gone. Students should bring a notebook and pen, as well as their lunch. R.S.V.P. by Thursday, January 26 to Terri Jordan, Curator at 931-648-5780 or terri@customshousemuseum.org

Closings: The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Saturday, December 31 and Sunday, January 1 2017 in observance of the New Year. We will also be closed Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.